Synonyms for

Camping

Verb / ˈkæmpɪŋ / Another word for camping — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Camping is the activity of spending a vacation living in a tent or camper in a natural environment, such as a forest or mountains.

Synonyms & similar words

encamp camp encampment tenting tent campout campdown bivouac bivouacking backpacking tenting adventure caravaning glamping hiking picnicking fishing canoeing kayaking rafting cycling traveling

Synonyms by register

Formal

outdoorsmanship expeditionary living field accommodation

Informal

roughing it backwoods living tenting outdoor adventuring

Literary

sojourning in nature woodcraft

Antonyms

urbanizing city-dwelling suburbanizing indoors civilized settling

Common collocations

  • go camping
  • camping trip
  • camping gear
  • camping equipment
  • camping holiday
  • camping site
  • camping stove
  • camping out

Word family

noun camping
verb camp
adjective campable

Usage note

Camping refers to staying temporarily in a tent or a simple shelter, typically in the countryside or a natural environment. It is a recreational activity.

Example sentences

  1. We are going camping this weekend.
  2. Camping is a fun way to spend time outdoors.
  3. I love camping with my family.
  4. We need to pack the tent for our camping trip.
  5. Camping gear can be expensive.

Quotes

  • 'Camping is nature's way of promoting the motel business.' - Dave Barry
  • 'Camping: where you spend a small fortune to live like a homeless person.' - Unknown
  • 'Camping is not a date; it's an endurance test. If you can survive camping with someone, you should marry them on the way home.' - Yvonne Prinz

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